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Quebec adds $223 million to fight domestic violence after spate of killings this year

Quebec adds $223 million to fight domestic violence after spate of killings this year

MONTREAL — The Quebec government on Friday announced a $223-million investment over five years in the fight against domestic violence, following a notable spike in femicides this year.
No reason to fear doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine provided by U.S., Trudeau says

No reason to fear doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine provided by U.S., Trudeau says

WASHINGTON — Canadians have nothing to fear from Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses made in the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he rolled up his sleeve to set an example for the country.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says restricting travel from India, Pakistan necessary

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says restricting travel from India, Pakistan necessary

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says suspending incoming passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next month must be done to keep Canadians safe.
Alberta to release update on coal survey; discuss consultation process

Alberta to release update on coal survey; discuss consultation process

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will release an update today about a recently concluded online survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.
Here are the key players in the military's sexual misconduct scandal

Here are the key players in the military's sexual misconduct scandal

OTTAWA — Two House of Commons committees continue to probe the Liberal government's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against senior military officers. Here are the key players involved in the scandal: Gen.
India, Pakistan flights suspended and a baby's huge tumour: In The News for April 23

India, Pakistan flights suspended and a baby's huge tumour: In The News for April 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, April 23, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, April 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, April 23, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 360,819 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,158,636 doses given. Nationwide, 975,373 people or 2.
Labour minister says pandemic highlights need to settle on right-to-disconnect rules

Labour minister says pandemic highlights need to settle on right-to-disconnect rules

OTTAWA — The federal labour minister says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to give workers the ability to avoid work emails and text messages as the lines between home and work lives blur.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 23, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, April 23, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, April 23, 2021. There are 1,155,834 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,155,834 confirmed cases (86,768 active, 1,045,244 resolved, 23,822 deaths).